MS Oosterdam
December 4, 2025

San Antonio, Chile, offers docking at San Antonio Port. Travelers explore Maipo Valley’s vineyards and Pomaire’s pottery villages. Excursions visit Valparaíso’s colorful hills. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures vine-covered hills and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pastel de choclo, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like clay crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chilean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance vineyard walks. San Antonio’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wine culture and scenic beauty, making San Antonio an engaging destination for exploration.

Puerto Montt, Chile, offers docking at Puerto Montt Port. Travelers explore Petrohué Falls and Osorno Volcano. Excursions visit Chiloé Island’s churches. Local markets sell curanto. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Andean lakes and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes empanadas de pino, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mapuche history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Puerto Montt’s natural charm offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic lakes and cultural heritage, making Puerto Montt an engaging destination.

Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, offers docking at Puerto Chacabuco Port. Travelers explore Aysén’s fjords and San Rafael Glacier. Excursions include kayaking in Patagonia’s rivers. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for fjord tours. Photography captures glacial landscapes and Andean vistas. Dining onboard includes pastel de choclo, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Patagonian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance glacier spotting. Puerto Chacabuco’s wild beauty offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial scenery, outdoor adventures, and Patagonian charm, making Puerto Chacabuco an engaging destination for exploring Chile’s southern wilderness.

Cruise Chilean Fjords, no docking; ships cruise Patagonia’s channels. Travelers spot humpback whales. Zodiacs explore tidewater glaciers. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures fjord cliffs. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include penguin postcards.

Cruise Canal Sarmiento, no docking; ships cruise Patagonia’s fjord. Travelers spot sea lions. Zodiacs explore tidewater glaciers. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures Cordillera Sarmiento. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include glacier postcards.

Cruise Cockburn & Beagle Channels, no docking; ships cruise Tierra del Fuego's straits. Travelers spot sea lions. Zodiacs explore Wulaia Bay's ruins. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures fjord views. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include Yamana postcards.

Punta Arenas, Chile, offers docking at Punta Arenas Port. Travelers explore Plaza Muñoz Gamero and Nao Victoria Museum. Excursions visit Magdalena Island penguins. Local markets sell calafate jam. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Patagonian landscapes and Strait of Magellan vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, a Chilean favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Selk’nam history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while sturdy shoes enhance island hikes. Punta Arenas’ wild charm offers a vibrant Chilean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime history and scenic wildlife, making Punta Arenas an engaging destination.

The Strait of Magellan in Patagonia has no docking; ships cruise its historic southern passage. Travelers observe Magellanic penguins waddling on shores. Zodiacs explore Punta Arenas’ colorful port. No facilities are available; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, November to March, brings strong winds. Photography captures Tierra del Fuego’s rugged coasts. Dining onboard features king crab. Souvenirs, like penguin postcards, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover explorer history. Kayaking navigates channels. Waterproof gear is essential for cold, windy conditions. The strait’s wild beauty offers a historic Patagonian coastal journey.

Glacier Alley, Alaska, no docking; ships cruise Endicott Arm. Travelers view multiple tidewater glaciers from deck. Zodiacs spot seals on ice floes. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to August; fog possible. Photography captures cascading ice. Dining onboard features crab. Souvenirs, like alley prints, in ship shops. Briefings on calving safety. Binoculars recommended. The alley’s lineup of glaciers offers concentrated ice scenery in Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, offers docking at Ushuaia Port. Travelers explore Tierra del Fuego National Park and End of the World Museum. Excursions include Beagle Channel cruises. Local markets sell asado. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Southern Ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like penguin crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Yamaná history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park hikes. Ushuaia’s wild charm offers a vibrant Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of rugged landscapes and maritime history, making Ushuaia an engaging destination.

Cruise Cape Horn, no docking; ships round Tierra del Fuego's cape. Travelers spot albatross. Zodiacs explore Hornos Island. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season November to March; weather unpredictable. Photography captures Drake Passage views. Dining limited to ship. Souvenirs include albatross postcards.

Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, offers docking at Stanley Port. Travelers explore Gypsy Cove and Falkland Islands Museum. Excursions include penguin-watching at Volunteer Point. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, December to March, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures penguin colonies and South Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb, a Falkland favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover British colonial history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal hikes. Port Stanley’s wild charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and maritime history, making Port Stanley an engaging destination.

Montevideo, Uruguay, offers docking at Montevideo Port. Travelers explore Plaza Independencia and Pocitos Beach. Excursions visit Colonia del Sacramento. Local markets sell asado. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes chivito, a Uruguayan favorite. Souvenirs, like mate gourds, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gaucho history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Montevideo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Uruguayan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic beaches, making Montevideo an engaging destination for exploration.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination.

Returning to Buenos Aires — see Day 14 above for port info.